1967 10c Prominent Americans: Andrew Jackson

U.S. #1286
10¢ Andrew Jackson
Prominent Americans Series
Issue Date: March 15, 1967
City: Hermitage, TN
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary press
Color: Lilac

This stamp is part of the Prominent Americans Series, a long running set issued by the postal service throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s that featured notable historical figures from across various fields, including several past presidents. Andrew Jackson served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837, and he remains one of the most consequential and controversial figures in early American political history.

The design features an engraved portrait of Jackson shown in profile, capturing his weathered features and the distinctive upright hair he was known for throughout his public life. The style follows the simple, uniform look shared across the Prominent Americans Series, with a clean layout that keeps the focus squarely on the portrait itself.

Jackson rose to national fame as a military commander during the War of 1812, most notably for his decisive victory at the Battle of New Orleans, before going on to found the modern Democratic Party and reshape the presidency through his expansive use of executive power. His time in office is remembered for policies including the forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands, a legacy that continues to generate significant historical debate.